HB1864

Illinois HB1864 mandates electronic billing for dental care, requiring dental plan carriers to establish portals for claims and eligibility.

HB1864 amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions in Dental Care Billing Act to require dental plan carriers to establish electronic portals for dental care claims and eligibility information. These portals must comply with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards, be free of charge, and allow dental care providers to submit claims electronically. The portals must provide real-time benefit eligibility and benefits information, including details on covered services and payment amounts.